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OVERLAND PARK

Garden Afternoon & Bluhawk Dinner

An afternoon in the arboretum, then a cocktail and dinner in Bluhawk. Dinner rotates between three places.

About $55–$150 for two3 hrs 15 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Garden Afternoon & Bluhawk DinnerA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, the start. Stop 2, Of Course. Kitchen & Company, 2.5 miles from stop 1, 15 min drive. The route is about 2.5 miles end to end.US-6915 min driveSTART Overland Park…Of Course. Kitchen & Company12N½ miGarden Afternoon & Bluhawk DinnerOutdoorsFoodDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 2.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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The stops

  1. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical GardensWalk the gardens and pick a spot for a picnic another day.about 90 min · 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS 66013 · then 15 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Of Course. Kitchen & CompanyDinner within your own budget; reserve.about 90 min · 7753 W 159th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Veritas Whiskey and Wine Grill, The Brass Onion.
Red maple leaves, tall ornamental grasses and a small waterfall at the Overland Park Arboretum in November
Photo: Darla (Scientific Quilter) · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr

How the night flows

Do the garden while it is open, then drive to dinner. Of Course is open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only, so the rotation shifts on other days.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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